Reception Teacher (ASAP Start)

Reception Teacher (ASAP Start)
Location: Croydon
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

We are a recruitment agency working on behalf of a friendly and supportive one-form entry primary school in Thornton Heath, who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Reception Teacher to cover long-term sickness.

This is a full-time teaching role with full classroom responsibilities, ideal for a passionate Early Years professional who enjoys helping children make a strong start to their school journey.

The Role:

• Full class responsibility within Reception
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the EYFS framework
• Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress
• Creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with support staff, the EYFS team, and parents
• Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain a priority at all times

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or qualified Early Years Educator - essential
• EYFS teaching experience, or experience teaching Year 1
• Experience using Little Wandle phonics is preferred
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of early reading, phonics, and child development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

• We have been working with both Mainstream and SEN schools for over 13 years, with established relationships with schools all over London.
• You can choose how you want to be paid- PAYE or an Umbrella payroll company of your choice.
• Generous referral bonus - a referral bonus will be rewarded when you refer a Qualified Teacher or Teaching Assistant to Tempest, if it leads to a successful placement.
• Access to certified CPD and training.
• Given the opportunity to work in a school that values inclusion, diversity and the well-being of both students and staff.

If you are a confident Reception Teacher or Early Years professional looking for a rewarding long-term role in Thornton Heath, we would be delighted to hear from you.